1
: marked by unswerving loyalty (as to a party)
2
: genuine
a true-blue romantic
: a person who is true-blue
Synonyms
Examples of true-blue in a Sentence
Adjective
a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours
Recent Examples on the Web
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
Falling in love with all things Iceland: ‘My life changed’
Working for that company proved to be a microcosm of Chambers’ conversion to a true-blue Icelander: challenging at first, but eventually eye-opening.
—Ryan Ermey,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
This rich true-blue color could perhaps best be compared to the deep blue waters in Canyon Lake, Texas and stands out for its versatile, enduring quality.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
While big winter swells cater to true-blue surfers, summer ushers in gentler beginner sets.
—Kate Donnelly, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2024
For a pair of true-blue sweats that won’t hug your legs, look no further than the 2022 Activewear Award–winning Spanx Aire Essentials Wide Leg Pant.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2024
Of course, even if Maryland had followed suit and followed Colorado, Illinois, Maine and other states in their futile effort to keep Trump off the ballot, the chances of Trump winning in Maryland remains next to none as is the case of most true-blue states.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024
Three formerly true-blue Madonna fans are now seeing red.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
That simple premise kicks off a slapstick action-comedy buoyed by great voice performances by true-blue action stars like Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Even still, true-blue midnight or not, this hidden gem from 2005 should absolutely be commended for its commitment to taking big swings.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
Falling in love with all things Iceland: ‘My life changed’
Working for that company proved to be a microcosm of Chambers’ conversion to a true-blue Icelander: challenging at first, but eventually eye-opening.
—Ryan Ermey,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
This rich true-blue color could perhaps best be compared to the deep blue waters in Canyon Lake, Texas and stands out for its versatile, enduring quality.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
While big winter swells cater to true-blue surfers, summer ushers in gentler beginner sets.
—Kate Donnelly, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2024
For a pair of true-blue sweats that won’t hug your legs, look no further than the 2022 Activewear Award–winning Spanx Aire Essentials Wide Leg Pant.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2024
Of course, even if Maryland had followed suit and followed Colorado, Illinois, Maine and other states in their futile effort to keep Trump off the ballot, the chances of Trump winning in Maryland remains next to none as is the case of most true-blue states.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024
Three formerly true-blue Madonna fans are now seeing red.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
That simple premise kicks off a slapstick action-comedy buoyed by great voice performances by true-blue action stars like Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-blue. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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